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Who is the 2013 DH?

Haven't seen any buzz on next season's DH plans. Are they bringing Ibanez back? Is there someone else on the radar? Are we projecting any free agents to be a perfect fit? Anyone know what the plan's looking like?

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

With A-Rod aging and Jeter aging (and coming off a serious injury), I don't think it would be a good idea to get a permanent DH. I wouldn't mind a rotation of Ibanez/A-Rod/Jeter/Anyone Joe wants to give half a day off.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

I wouldn't mind going after Johnny Gomes and Raul Ibanez to split DH duties and spend some time as 4th/5th OF types. Basically Gomes replacing Jones in the expected platoon. I imagine A-rod & Jeter will also both spend time DHing next year.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Originally Posted by The_Man_With_No_Plan

With A-Rod aging and Jeter aging (and coming off a serious injury), I don't think it would be a good idea to get a permanent DH. I wouldn't mind a rotation of Ibanez/A-Rod/Jeter/Anyone Joe wants to give half a day off.

I agree with this generally.

I do think the platoon approach is a great idea, and I would like them to do something similar next year. I don't know who is available, but there's always a retread that mashes either lefties or righties. Sign one of each for next to nothing to serve as DH/4th OFer.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Originally Posted by Yankee Tripper

I wouldn't mind going after Johnny Gomes and Raul Ibanez to split DH duties and spend some time as 4th/5th OF types. Basically Gomes replacing Jones in the expected platoon. I imagine A-rod & Jeter will also both spend time DHing next year.

Gomes and Ibanez in the outfield. Even as a 4th outfielder: Yikes.

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

I would definitely consider Ibanez if he wants to come back as the primary LH complement in the DH position. He has also shown that he can play a credible corner OF position, so he can play the role of the 5th OFer, as far as I am concerned.

Ibanez earned $2.8M this year ($1.1M base plus $1.7M based on plate appearances - my number is a guestimate, as I am not exactly sure what the PA number is). I would gladly offer him a $3M base with the same incentive numbers to man that position.

As far as the RH compliment - we would be looking at ARod (his numbers as DH vs 3B are pretty revealing) 307/371/467/837 vs 258/348/416/764. His numbers vs LHP are even more encouraging 308/410'/514/924.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

What about Scott Hairston? Played all the outfield spots for the Mets last year, hits LHP extremely well, hit .301 AWAY from Citi Field last year and probably wont cost too much all things considered.

Could basically replace Andruw Jones in a platoon type situation.

As a replacement for Jones, Hairston would not be a bad choice - his ability to play all three OF spots, along with his history of playing 2B at the beginning of his career, would make him very versatile.

His 2012 splits against LHP are attractive and his number against RHP are not exactly the worst, improving his versatility.

He certainly could be had for a reasonable number, having made $1.1M in each of the last two years. He could likely be had on a one year contract for less than $2M I would think.

But, not as the RH platoon for the DH position - I am reasonably certain that role will fall primarily to ARod.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Originally Posted by apalradio

If ARod becomes the primary RH DH, who becomes the platoon 3b? Are we bringing back Chavez, or is there someone else in the pipeline?

I would love to see Chavez come back, but I also have to wonder if there is some thought being given to David Adams, who the Yankees moved to 3B at Trenton this past season after ARod's injury. They sent him to the AFL to play more 3B.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Originally Posted by The_Man_With_No_Plan

With A-Rod aging and Jeter aging (and coming off a serious injury), I don't think it would be a good idea to get a permanent DH. I wouldn't mind a rotation of Ibanez/A-Rod/Jeter/Anyone Joe wants to give half a day off.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Originally Posted by Zimmers' Helmet

This is the most logical scenario.

Actually, I'd rather see those guys get full days off when they need rest, IF a potent DH bat is available. If A-Rod was still putting up 160 OPS+ then you hate to lose his bat when he needs a day off. If he's a 115 OPS+ guy, I'd rather see a more potent hitter take the DH ABs, which also helps offset the offensive downgrade at 3B and SS when those guys sit.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Call me crazy but I would much prefer a singles hitter who can move a base runner over and get a key hit with RISP than Ibanez. Ibanez was huge for the Yankees but he is just like the rest of the Yankees lineup, and none of them are going anywhere.

I would also like to see the Yankees sign BJ Upton to play centerfield. He would be able to be a hitter who would not have to focus on pulling the ball to right field and maybe we could then have two hitters who do not focus solely on homeruns to right field all game long.

Re: Who is the 2013 DH?

Originally Posted by johnsterling

Call me crazy but I would much prefer a singles hitter who can move a base runner over and get a key hit with RISP than Ibanez. Ibanez was huge for the Yankees but he is just like the rest of the Yankees lineup, and none of them are going anywhere.

I would also like to see the Yankees sign BJ Upton to play centerfield. He would be able to be a hitter who would not have to focus on pulling the ball to right field and maybe we could then have two hitters who do not focus solely on homeruns to right field all game long.

Why would the Yankees sign Upton to play CF, when they already have Gardner who can probably play it better?